Laura has served as the Director of Research and Philanthropic Strategy for the Gary Sinise Foundation since 2022. Her team of five talented development professionals build relationships with donors and other grateful Americans who are committed to finding ways to invest in the support of our nation’s defenders, veterans, first responders, and their families.

Laura came to GSF with more than 20 years of research, corporate strategy, and fundraising experience, primarily with complex social services and healthcare nonprofits headquartered in her home state of Wisconsin. She holds an MBA – Organizational Leadership from Norwich University and a BA in Criminology and Law Studies from Marquette University.